1
Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61%
Answer Correctly
absolve
clarity
exception
unnerve
Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."
2
The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49%
Answer Correctly
disconcert
exasperation
humble
condone
Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."
3
After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84%
Answer Correctly
rescue
entangle
defiant
accommodate
Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."
4Derivative most nearly means:
38%
Answer Correctly
incidental
banal
drub
rancorous
Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."
5
Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68%
Answer Correctly
flaw
rancorous
combustion
assess
Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."